XF has landed Jaguar on our 2009
BY DAVE VANDERWERP, PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICH CHENET AND THE MANUFACTURER
Is it surprising that the XF has landed Jaguar on our 2009 10Best Cars list, the first time in the award’s 27-year history? Absolutely. That is, until about five minutes into driving this new S-type replacement.
Sure it looks sleek and sinuous, particularly in black, but what really won us over is how the XF strafes back roads with an agility that escapes nearly all its competition. Light and accurate steering and a quick-acting transmission add to the sense of engagement. Considering the optional 35-series 20-inch tires, the XF’s unflinching structure and limber ride quality are nothing short of incredible. A balanced 0.88 g on the skidpad and 155-foot stops from 70 mph—that’s Corvette territory—are at the top of the segment.
Only V-8s are available in the XF, but the base 4.2-liter produces just 300 horsepower, which is what the V-6s of many automakers make these days. Indeed, the 290-hp Hyundai Genesis V-6 outsprints the smaller but heavier Jag by a couple 10ths. The V-8 doesn’t help fuel economy in the 4055-pound sedan, either. We averaged 18 mpg.
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